56. Undergoing Eye Surgery
Tonight, Belvina and Anggi were organizing their belongings in the hotel to make it easier to get things. They had arrived in America since the afternoon, as had Gifer and Haris. But they had different hotel rooms. When it was done, the two of them rested for a while on the bed, chatting first before taking a shower and going to sleep.
"Huh, finally you can sleep comfortably, Vin," Anggi lay down on the soft mattress of the 5-star hotel.
"Yes, but my body is sticky, because I haven't showered," Belvina complained while kissing her sleeve which was already emitting an unpleasant odor.
"Yes, but my eyes can't cooperate, so you go ahead and take a shower, Vin," Anggi said as she closed her eyes and also began to hug the bolster on the kingsize bed.
"Aish, alright." While they were busy preparing themselves for the shower, the sound of a notification from their cell phones startled them both.
'Ting'
The ringtone was so loud that it made the two girls stare at each other.
"Whose cell phone is ringing?" Anggi asked with curiosity, because she already felt that her cell phone didn't sound like that.
"I don't know, where's your cell phone?" Asked Belvina back innocently without realizing that what sounded was the sound of her cellphone.
"My cell phone is still in my bag,"
"Same dong, let's check each other so it's not complicated,"
The two of them checked each other's cell phones and found them in their respective bags.
"Weh it was my cell phone that sounded earlier. Doctor Ricard just reminded me to come early tomorrow, around 8 a.m.," Belvina tried to explain.
"Alright, go tell Gifer so he knows," Anggi suggested.
"Is it polite for me to go there now? What if he's in the shower?"
"Yes, tell Haris, Vin."
"Hahahha, yes too,"
"If not, you can just chat to Gifer,"
"Gifer can't read chat messages, Anggi. He can't see,"
"Yes, too. Let's just go over there instead of complicating it,"
"Okay, are you coming?"
"Dih, I don't want to meet that annoying Haris,"
"Hahaha, I'll be there first."
Belvina started to walk towards the door and opened it, walking towards Gifer and Haris' room.
'Knock Knock!'
'Knock Knock!'
"Who the hell is Gif knocking on the door?"
"Ah, really? How come I didn't hear it?"
"What are your ears clogged with? Someone clearly knocked on the door, Gifer,"
"Really? I'll open it first, in case it's important."
Gifer started to open the door, revealing the posture of his lover who was already standing in front of him. He frowned, because he couldn't see, so he didn't know who was coming, before Belvina's voice started ringing in his ears.
"Honey, I just wanted to let you know that we will be leaving early tomorrow. The doctor suggested around 8 a.m., but we're leaving around 7 a.m., you shouldn't eat anything first, because people in surgery can't eat anything," Belvina tried to explain to her lover. Gifer smiled while nodding his head, understanding what his lover meant.
"Alright dear, I'll keep this in mind. Thank you for reminding me," said Gifer.
"You haven't slept yet, honey?" Gifer asked.
"No, I was just about to take a shower now, and I got a chat from the doctor to tell you. I'll be back first honey, Anggi is waiting for me."
"Alright, see you tomorrow,"
"Yeah, see you tomorrow too,"
Gifer started to close the door of the hotel room and Belvina also darted back to her room.
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The sky had begun to change its color to reddish and also the sun that began to poke out from the side behind the white clouds that covered it. This morning, Belvina woke up earlier than Anggi, even she had done her morning ritual and began to open the curtains of the hotel where the sunlight immediately entered her room. Anggi who was still asleep was disturbed and looked in the direction of the light that began to enter, it turned out that it was her best friend who opened the curtains of her hotel room.
"Duh, Belvina. What's the use of opening everything? It's so glaring, you know," she complained while rubbing her closed eyes.
"Anggi, remember what we came to Indonesia for? To take Gifer for surgery. I also told you last night that the surgery is at 08.00 and we should have been ready at the hospital around 07.00," Belvina explained as she straightened her bag and dressed up a bit.
"Enghh, what time is it oh?"
"6:30,"
"Gosh... it's still long, Belvina,"
"Who said it's still long? It's only 30 minutes away, and that's fast. Let's be disciplined, don't keep Doctor Ricard waiting. I pay him handsomely so that he can guarantee that the patient's family will not run away or cancel the operation," Belvina explained once again so that her friend could understand and quickly wake up from sleep so that she could leave earlier.
"Aishh, alright," Anggi got up from her sleeping position and immediately darted to the bathroom. Belvina immediately contacted Gifer who was already getting ready.
"Honey, are you ready? I'm just waiting for Anggi, after that we will leave."
"Yes, Haris and I are ready, I'll wait in the lobby with Haris."
"Alright."
Not waiting long for Gifer and Haris to be in the lobby, Belvina and Anggi immediately followed the two of them and immediately ordered an online taxi to Harapan Mulia Hospital.
"Let's go, the car is already in front," Belvina while holding the hand of her lover who was still holding his blind stick. Gifer smiled and nodded.
"Let's go."
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Harapan Bangsa Hospital this morning was very quiet, there were only a few nurses milling here and there. some were delivering food, some were following the doctor to examine the patient. The four of them were confused looking for Doctor Ricard's room until now they have found it. Only Belvina and Gifer were allowed to enter.
"So this is your girlfriend who's going to do the surgery, Vin?"
"Yes, doctor. The patient's family didn't cancel, right?"
"No, they have willingly donated the eye to your girlfriend." Gifer himself just smiled and nodded.
"Oh yes, please change the patient's clothes, we have prepared everything, just waiting for the patient's readiness." The doctor ordered.
Belvina helped Gifer to direct and put on the hospital clothes for her lover. Obviously, Belvina was stunned the first time she undressed her lover, because there she was presented with a clearly printed tattoo with mentally strengthening writings clearly printed right on the left rib. Belvina's eyes were immediately wide open. But afterwards she immediately realized and didn't think about anything except Gifer's eye surgery.
"I'm sorry, dear. I had to change your shirt, so I had to open it,"
"Never mind, don't think about anything, I'm fine," said Gifer.
"So, you've been getting tattoos?" Belvina asked. Gifer just smiled and looked down.
"Yes, even from before my accident, I got the tattoo when I was still dating Raya, it means that I can be strong in facing Raya's attitude who always rejects me. Even touching or holding hands, she didn't want to and seemed uncomfortable to be close to me, I was upset because of that and finally the tattoo was created," Gifer explained.
"Ah, that's how it is, no problem, I like the shape of the tattoo, it's written neatly and it's nice to look at," Belvina smiled, even though it couldn't be seen by Gifer.
After finishing changing Gifer's clothes, the doctor had arrived and was about to move Gifer to the operating room.
"Are you ready, Vina?"
"Just a moment doctor, I want to talk to her first." Belvina grasped the hand of her lover who began to lie on her sickbed.
"Cheer up dear, you can do it. Come back with me with eyes that can see, cheer up!" the encouragement from her lover made Gifer immediately nodded. Instantly the atmosphere became sad and full of hope that the operation would run smoothly. Belvina's tears instantly fell down her cheeks.
"I promise, I will come back for you dear, with eyes that can already see your beautiful face," Gifer soothed Belvina. The infused hand stroked the girl's cheek which was already covered in tears.
"Don't be sad, I will definitely come back,"
"Alright, I believe in you. Doctor, please." They immediately dragged Gifer's sickbed to the operating room. Haris and Anggi, who had been waiting outside the room, panicked when they heard the sound of wheels from the bed being dragged, so loud.
"Vina!" Anggi called out.
"Why are you crying? Cheer up, pray for the best for Gifer," Anggi tried to calm her down. Belvina immediately wiped her tears.
"Yes, I will also pray for my best friend." Haris said.
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"What?! How can you miss this!! No! Gifer must never be able to see again! ARRRGGGH!"
To Be Continued